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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
5
Mr J Tollefsen will wed Miss Alma Megge this evening in a ceremony at the bride’s parents home, 522 Farnam street, conducted by Rev Christianson of Bethel Lutheran. Miss Hecressa Hegge is bridesmaid and Mr J Forseth is best man. A wedding supper will follow, and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
A new finding claims continuous spawning for upper Mississippi clams. Dr B W Everman curator of the National Museum will arrive in a few days to take charge of university experiments. The Curlew steamer makes tri weekly river trips for experimental purposes and a large variety has been gathered at the north side fish station for study.
In a new play Fish plays an emotional part with a pivotal moment where his character refuses a drink in the climax. The scene centers on his inner conflict and moral stance as the drama unfolds.
Miss Mollie Rushee entertained at a six o clock dinner Sunday in her honor with eleven guests. Names include Eleanora Wagner Anastas ia Feizer Anna Shadduck May Ryan Nina Mullen Etta Welch Emma Guillaume Elsie Russell Alice Egan Emma Rusche and Molile Rusche. Rooms decorated with red American beauties and ferns. Evening filled with games and music.
The children of Mrs Barbara Anthony sue the estate alleging the will of Christopher Schmitz left all to his wife with a condition that two thirds go to the children if she remarried. Mrs Schmitz failed to file inventories or reports as executrix and died, leaving area to her second husband. The children claim $2,225 plus interest and await probate court decision as Judge Brindley reviews evidence.
Edward Cronon, county coroner, has formally opened his campaign for county clerk. His papers are circulating and will be filed soon. Only the present incumbent has signified intent so far, with no other candidates yet declared.
Local personals note a Governor's Guards annual picnic at Shooting Park with attendees including H Serbis Aber deen and Dr. Will Powell. Doerflinger's Dollar Day features bargains on hats, dresses, wash suits, and other items. excursions offered on the Rutledge steamer to Winona. many residents and visitors listed with shopping and travel plans.
Frank J. Ims, actor, faced desertion and non support charges in county court with his wife Clara Ims. The hearing resumed and the matter was patched up, leading to his release.
Local notes report W D Burford's successful operation at La Crosse hospital and rapid recovery. Electric theater to close on weekdays this summer, open only weekends till cooler weather. Ed Larson files for register of deeds, urged by supporters. Concordia marks 38th anniversary with garden celebration, opera concert by Kreutz brass band, free admission and a dance with Kreutz orchestra. Pink Hawley pleads guilty to striking breed cows. fined 3209 and costs in county court.
Shanty Spohr master of transportation for the Gentry Brothers' shows and Alvah Randall compute that the band’s energy translates to about 5,000 foot pounds per performance and 10,000 per day, suggesting a method to cut transportation costs and run the train stronger. The piece notes his aim to turn energy into locomotive power with working capital. Also mentions a Sophomore Senior informal event at the high school and Our Boys play tickets.
The Pastors' union spent two days as guests of the La Crosse Water Power Company at Hatfield Wis. They toured the works, enjoyed launches on Lake Arbutus, and engaged in athletic events. Resolutions praised the project’s scope and potential as a summer resort and power source for La Crosse area, noting the hospitality of Messrs. Boynton Holway Ferris Wood and Captain True.
Congressman Sherman may be operated on by Dr. William Mayo of Rochester Minnesota. Congressman Esch has no information about Mr. Sherman but telegrams to Tawney were part of a prearranged plan. Two years ago Sherman faced a similar attack and it was decided then to have the Mayo brothers perform the operation.
Rehard Farrel suffered a painful accident yesterday noon while alighting from the Market street car on Tenth and Market. He stumbled through the crowd on the back platform, fell unconscious for about five minutes, then recovered and walked home to Tent and Mississippi streets. His arm was badly bruised.
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